This online coping tool aimed at sleep disorders contains exercises, tasks and information that psychologists use in the treatment of sleep disorders / insomnia. The Tool is based on cognitive therapy and include techniques such as sleep restriction and sleep hygiene.
It is quite common to experience difficulty sleeping some periods of life. For some, these problems become so disruptive and / or persistent that it interferes with how one functions in everyday life. In this tool you will learn different techniques and exercises to improve sleep over time.
This tool gives you knowledge and strategies to understand, improve, and prevent sleep problems. It consists of six parts:
You learn what sleep problems are, how to measure your sleep with a sleep diary, and how to get started with practical steps for change.
You get general information about how sleep works, the different stages of sleep, common sleep problems, and myths that may interfere with good sleep.
You are introduced to sleep restriction, a structured method to improve sleep quality. You learn how to plan and apply it with practical tips for implementation.
You learn about good sleep hygiene, stimulus control, and relaxation techniques. You also practice managing negative thoughts and get tips to prevent nightmares.
You explore how rumination and worry affect sleep, and use techniques like “office time” for rumination and structured worry management to calm your mind.
You reflect on what you have learned, prepare for setbacks, and make a prevention plan to maintain healthy sleep habits over time.
Links
[1] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/en/tool-sleep
[2] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/en/users/oskar
[3] https://assistertselvhjelp.no/tilgang-for-helsetjenester/
[4] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/5d57f9bd0ad8d8806b140839efe25456/103
[5] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/bdb9d3e2a75204d79e796d9f1f58c463/102
[6] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/8cb42f79ee7436e29be465d6f3391c29/112
